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Deeply Rooted

Deeply Rooted It’s really all a blur. Last year seems to have flowed by-sometimes seemingly endlessly yet sometimes so swiftly that it made me dizzy. (Like the swelling of a river after a storm that in time subsides to a trickle). Have you ever had moments like those? My father, Isaac Mordechai Antebi, got promoted in…

Food Focus: Vinegar

Food Focus: Vinegar

Food Focus: Vinegar Each country develops its own variety of bottled sauces – from wine in France & Italy to rice wine in the East and malt vinegar in Britain. Soy sauce and fish sauce are essential ingredients in Oriental cuisine; and in the Middle East, pomegranate syrup is used. Once you have experimented with…

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Sleep Matters

Having a good night’s sleep is important to our quality of life in many ways: Lack of sleep affects our mood. Lack of sleep affects our health. Lack of sleep affects our productivity. I can only speak for myself. When I don’t get enough sleep and I don’t feel adequately rested, my mood can swing…

Brain Powers

Brain Powers

Brain Powers I’m on a quest. We are all on a quest. What’s yours? Do you have a clear vision of what you really want? Why do you want it? Are you sure you want it? Can you see it? Can you feel it? Can you define it? Sometimes, the easiest questions have the most complex answers. For…

Alzheimer’s – UCLA Study

Alzheimer’s – UCLA Study

Alzheimer’s – UCLA Study “In the UCLA protocol, patients made dramatic lifestyle changes. They avoided simple carbs, gluten and processed foods. They increased their fish intake, took yoga and meditated. They were instructed to take melatonin, get adequate sleep, incorporate vitamin B-12, vitamin D-3 and fish oil. Within six months, nine patients saw a noticeable…

Beauty Starts With Me

Beauty Starts With Me

Beauty Starts With Me You Are Enough! You Are Beautiful! Have you ever felt uncomfortable because of your appearance? A few weeks ago, I had a very uncomfortable experience. I didn’t feel pretty enough. Enough for what? That question got me going. I started wondering about how others define the concept of beauty. I did…

Smoothies vs. Juices

Smoothies vs. Juices

Smoothies vs. Juices In my opinion, both fresh fruits and vegetable juices AND smoothies are wonderful ways to nourish yourself. There are some incredible healing protocols that feature fresh fruits & vegetable juices, like the Gerson Therapy. There’s even a really good documentary called the Gerson Miracle that has been available on Netflix. If you…

Food Focus: Pineapple

Food Focus: Pineapple Did you know that pineapple is a compound fruit? I didn’t even know what a compound fruit was until I did my research for this article. A compound fruit is a fruit that develops from many small fruits that become fused together around a central core. It’s low in calories: around 50…

Business Connections at CBT – Update & Upcoming Meetings

Business Connections at CBT – Update & Upcoming Meetings Here are some examples of feedback received from previous Business Connections Meetings (at Congregation Beth Torah). The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. “Easy to meet and greet.” “Enlightened me to new opportunities for ‘business’ social media.” “Even though I have accounts with all, I still learned…

Addison Wellness Expo (April 2012)

DOWNLOADABLE FLYER AND COUPON Event Details Event: Addison Wellness Expo Date: Saturday, April 21st – Sunday, April 22nd Time: 11:00am City: Addison, Texas Venue: Addison Conference Centre Address: 15650 Addison Road, Addison, Texas Venue phone: 972-450-6241 Country: US Admission: $7/Day or $10/Weekend. Box office: 972-378-3770 Notes: Come visit me, with the DFW Health Coaches, at our booth in the Addison Wellness Expo.

Spice Focus: Saffron

Spice Focus: Saffron  Saffron has been said to be the most expensive spice in the world.The spice is obtained from the stamens of the saffron crocus. The flowers are hand picked and the stamens are hand plucked, one at a time. The stamens are fine, red yellow threads. Much of the best saffron is grown…

Does Inflammation Have You Hot?

Does Inflammation Have You Hot? Inflammation, in its ideal form, is the body’s response to infection and injury. When it works properly, it’s a solution addressing pain and invading organisms. But when inflammation is systemic (throughout our body), low-level and persistent, we are neither healed nor protected. Long-term inflammation can be a factor in many…

Food Focus: Coconut Milk

Food Focus: Coconut Milk Coconut milk can be bought ready-made or made from scratch. It is used as a staple in many tropical climates, where, according to local people, it is similar to mother’s milk and is considered a complete protein. Coconut products are especially beneficial to thyroid patients. Edward Bauman, Ph.D. is founder and…

Food Focus: Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup Maple syrup is the concentrated extract of the sap of maple trees. It adds a rich, deep flavor to foods and drinks. Make sure to look for 100% pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored corn syrup. As with all sweeteners, organic varieties are best. Adapted from “The Cane Mutiny,” New Age Magazine, March/April 1999.

Food Day 2011

Food Day 2011 Food Day this year is being observed on Monday, October 24th. Here in the North Central Texas, the DFW Health Coaches and Nannis Chiropractic are hosting the following events: October 24, 2011 – Two FREE Screenings of FOODMATTERS® (Dallas & Arlington). October 25, 2011 – Cooking Demonstration and Interactive discussion at the…

Call to Action for Engineers

Call to Action for Engineers Yesterday, I attended the December meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Dallas Branch (ASCE). The keynote speaker was James M. Crites, Executive Vice President for the Operations Division of DFW International Airport. During his speech, he gazed out at the audience and commented on the number of gray…

Get Slow

Get Slow Easy Does it…. If we must accomplish many things each day, we can still change the quality with which we do things. How can we transmute that sprint to the train into something delicious instead of the usual gripping and tightening experience? Where can we find ease in the midst of stress? How…

Time Management

Time Management (This article appeared in the October, 2010 issue of A Healthy You.) Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day? Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them? The secret to managing your time well isn’t working…

Water

Water Today, in my Distance Learning studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I became much more informed about water. Those of you who know me personally, know that I have a passion for the preservation of our natural resources as well as for promoting Water Conservation. The following websites were brought to my attention:…